A major upgrade of the Keith SES Unit is now complete, delivering a modern and fit-for-purpose site to help volunteers serve communities across the South East.<\/p>\n
The extensive refurbishment has given the Unit, on Wynarling Road, a new lease of life and replaces decades-old facilities to assist frontline personnel.<\/p>\n
Upgrades include an entirely new kitchen with lighting, flooring and appliances. A wall was demolished to provide an open plan design incorporating an office and radio room.<\/p>\n
New flooring and lighting were added throughout the building, along with new cabinetry and an air conditioning unit.<\/p>\n
The facade also received a facelift with new cladding applied to give a more contemporary look.<\/p>\n
In its former life, the Keith Unit was an engineering workshop before a group of dedicated SES volunteers got together and converted the building into a working SES Unit, servicing parts of the state\u2019s South East and Limestone Coast.<\/p>\n
With the Unit still structurally sound, the $200,000 project \u2013 carried out by SA company McMahon Services \u2013 ensures the best return on investment compared to building a brand new SES Unit.<\/p>\n
There are currently 12 members in the Keith SES Unit, with the majority of call outs to road crash rescues along the busy Dukes Highway.<\/p>\n
The Keith Unit has flood operations, general rescue, land search, reconnaissance, road crash rescue and storm damage operation capabilities and plays an important role in the state-wide emergency response of the SES.<\/p>\n
Member for MacKillop Nick McBride welcomed the upgrade.<\/p>\n
Quotes attributable to Dan Cregan<\/p>\n
This upgrade will benefit the volunteers who serve South East communities and help keep South Australians safe.<\/p>\n
Delivering a modern SES Unit with new facilities will ensure local members are well supported as they continue to respond to emergency incidents.<\/p>\n
Quotes attributable to Nick McBride I am pleased to see the Keith SES has received this much-needed upgrade to its facility.<\/p>\n
\u201cVolunteers who dedicate their time and energy to helping others deserve to have access to modern facilities,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI hope the upgraded infrastructure will encourage more people to volunteer and assist the Keith SES in the vitally important work it does in responding to emergencies in the region.\u201d<\/p>\n
SES chief officer Chris Beattie said the upgrade was part of ensuring regional units also enjoyed good facilities.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Keith Unit plays an integral role responding to incidents along the busy Dukes Highway, which is the main thoroughfare from Adelaide to Melbourne,\u201d Chris said.<\/p>\n
\u201cVolunteers who dedicate their time and energy to helping others deserve to have access to modern facilities.<\/p>\n
\u201cI hope the upgraded infrastructure will encourage more people to volunteer and assist the Keith SES in the vitally important work it does in responding to emergencies in the region.<\/p>\n
\u201cA high volume of vehicles, including trucks, use the highway every day and our highly trained volunteers remain ready to response when needed.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A major upgrade of the Keith SES Unit is now complete, delivering a modern and fit-for-purpose site to help volunteers serve communities across the South East. The extensive refurbishment has given the Unit, on Wynarling Road, a new lease of life and replaces decades-old facilities to assist frontline personnel. Upgrades include an entirely new kitchen […]<\/p>\n